Beginner-friendly violin trio book
Easy Violin Trios
What Is This Book?
Easy Violin Trios is a collection of over thirty easy to intermediate pieces arranged for three violins. Designed especially for first- and second-year students, it uses extra-large notation, simplified parts, and clear layouts so young players can focus on playing together. It’s an ideal way to introduce ensemble skills while keeping music-making fun and approachable.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for young violin students in roughly their first one to two years of playing. It works well for elementary and middle school orchestra programs, private studio lessons, group classes, and home learners who want to play with friends or siblings. Teachers can also combine it with the matching viola and cello editions for flexible string ensembles.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Easy Violin Trios is designed with young musicians in mind. The extra-large notation is easy to see, helping kids track the notes without strain. Each page includes a limited amount of music so students can stay focused and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Arrangements are simplified to use comfortable finger patterns and basic rhythms, and the clear instructions make it simple for beginners and parents to understand how to use the book.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book features a wide selection of classic, familiar, and time-tested songs that beginning violinists love to play. Students will encounter tuneful melodies that reinforce early technique and ensemble playing while still sounding full and satisfying in three-part harmony. The pieces are chosen to be both educational and fun, supporting repeated use in lessons and performances.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Over thirty easy to intermediate violin trios
Extra-large, easy-to-read notation
Simplified three-part arrangements for young players
Limited material per page for focused practice
Clear, beginner-friendly instructions
Fun and engaging page layouts
Classic and time-tested tunes arranged for three violins
Coordinated editions available for violin, viola, and cello
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Music reading
Basic rhythmic concepts
Proper violin playing technique
Melody and harmony in an ensemble
Listening and group performance skills
Foundational music theory concepts
Creativity and musical expression
General music appreciation and confidence
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use Easy Violin Trios in lessons to introduce ensemble skills, sight-reading, and listening between parts. School orchestra directors can assign different trio parts to small groups for sectional work, chamber music units, or informal performances. Parents can support home practice by having siblings or friends play together, or by letting a more advanced student help a newer player. Students can rotate parts 1, 2, and 3 to experience both melody and harmony roles and deepen their musical understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. It is ideal for first- and second-year violin students who know basic fingerings and simple rhythms.
Can this book be used with other string instruments?
Yes. Matching editions are available for viola and cello, so you can mix and match for string trios or small ensembles.
Do students need a teacher to use this book?
A teacher is helpful, but the clear notation and simple layouts also make it possible for motivated home learners and parents to use the book effectively.
Can these trios be used for concerts or recitals?
Absolutely. The pieces are tuneful and accessible, making them perfect for school performances, studio recitals, and informal concerts.
Is this book good for group classes?
Yes. The three-part format works well for group lessons, chamber groups, and classroom string programs.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.